MVHR retrofitted carefully into mid-20th Century home low energy renovation

Retrofit MVHR system installed by Heat, Space and Light Ltd under stairs

The Heat, Space and Light Ltd team has completed the design, supply and commissioning of an MVHR system into a whole house deep energy retrofit project in Cambridge. The detached mid-20th Century home has been externally insulated with EPS insulation… Continue reading

Supremely Efficient Dutch Barn New Build with High Performance Cooling via MVHR

Cross-laminated timber beams on show with the MVHR supply valve at low level

Heat, Space and Light Ltd has recently completed the design, supply and commissioning of an MVHR system with cooling via a reversible air source heat pump at a Dutch barn-style new build in Northamptonshire. The home has been built with… Continue reading

MVHR system balancing and handover in Surrey luxury eco new build

MVHR system installed into plant room next to Air Source Heat Pump and hot water cylinder

Our MVHR design and commissioning team has recently completed the detailed ductwork design, supply of materials and balancing of our Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery system (MVHR) at a highly sophisticated new build home in Surrey. As part of our… Continue reading

Flat 51mm ducting MVHR system installation in low ceiling building

Flat 51mm semi-rigid ducting running pinned neatly to ceiling joists to prevent loss of room height

The Heat, Space and Light team has designed and supplied a flat 51mm semi-rigid ducting MVHR system for a home in London, in order not to lose any room height. The ducting measures a mere 51mm in height, is crush-proof… Continue reading

Forensic airtightness test gives 30% lifetime heating bill savings

Airtightness Test Kit mounted in hallway of London retrofit 2021

Heat, Space and Light Ltd technicians have conducted forensic airtightness testing on a renovated London Victorian end-of-terrace. The results of the four-hour visit will have improved its comfort, energy efficiency and acoustics by up to 30 per cent, and lowered… Continue reading

Cotswold new build is 55x more airtight than Building Regs and 3x more airtight than Passivhaus

It is subtle and understated in its impact on UK housing, but this new build bungalow home is one of the most energy efficient buildings in the world – and represents the future of housebuilding in the UK and Europe.… Continue reading